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2021 VIRTUAL CADET SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION

The content below has been captured from the Virtual Cadet Training Center summer website and sorted for your review based on 1 , 2 , 3 and 6 week course.

The website can be viewed here or please continue to read below and use the online application form below.

All virtual courses will require an internet connection, and device to complete the training on. 

Online Summer Camp Sign up form

Virtual Cadet Training Center Summer Camp 2021 application
Please review the various summer camps you are interested in.

Yes, you can select more than one VTC Summer camp to participate in proving the dates do not conflict.

Senior NCOs if you are interested in applying for a Virtual Summer Staff Cadet

In addition please review the summer camp dates recording the dates you are available to attend.
Take note of the limitations in red text.

Once you have looked over the courses and selected the one of interest please use the form below providing :

Rank, Last Name, First Name, and E-mail account you use frequently, phone number

First choice : Summer Camps, Dates

Second choice: Summer Camps, Dates

Third choice: Summer Camps, Dates

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One Week Summer Course

Virtual Restricted Operator’s Certificate (M)

The Virtual Restricted Operator’s Certificate (Maritime) provides the cadets an opportunity to achieve the ROC(M) qualification.

Course content includes Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems, regulations and policy and Digital Selective Calling.

Cadets applying for this course should have the Pleasure Craft Operator Competency qualification, be 14-16 years of age, and have successfully completed Phase Three/ Silver Star/ Proficiency Level Three.

Element: Air/Army/Sea

Duration: 1 week

Days per week: 5 days

Hours per day: 3 hours

Dates: July 5-9, July 12-16, July 19-23, July 26- 30, August 2-6, August 9-13

Virtual Pleasure Craft Operator Competency

The Virtual Pleasure Craft Operator Competency (PCOC) provides the cadets an opportunity to achieve the PCOC qualification.

Course content will include description of applicable regulations and policies, personal safety when on board a vessel and recognising navigational aids.

Cadets applying for this course should be 14-16 years of age and have successfully completed Phase Three/ Silver Star/ Proficiency Level Three.

Element: Air/Army/Sea

Duration: 1 week

Days per week: 5 days

Hours per day: 3 hours

Dates: July 5-9, July 12-16, July 19-23, July 26- 30, August 2-6, August 9-13

Virtual Cadet Correspondent

The Cadet Correspondent virtual workshop is a 5 session course where the cadets learn the basics of supporting Public Affairs.

The modules include how to effectively use social media, take a great photo, and become a storyteller the unit / squadron.

The cadets will require a device to capture imagery, this does not have to be a fancy camera, it could be a phone or tablet.

Cadets applying for this course should be between the ages of 15 and 17. The training will be a combination of instructor and self-guided content.

Element: Air/Army/Sea

Duration: 1 week

Days per week: 5 days

Hours per day: 1.5 hours of instruction with self-guided work

Dates: July 5-9, July 12-16, July 19-23, July 26- 30, August 2-6, August 9-13

Two week Summer Course

Cadet Cyber Training

The Cadet Cyber Training Course will be conducted over the course of 2 weeks.

Cadets will be immersed into the work of Cyber Security, learning, and securing multi-platforms operating systems (Windows 10 and Ubuntu 18) and interact with CAF/COATS Cyber Educators.

Training provided will help cadets develop the Cyber Defence skills required to compete in an online competition with other groups from across the world at the end of the week.

Successful participants will acquire the skill set to lead and support cadets in virtual and cyber activities within the CCO.

Element: Air/Army/Sea

Duration: 2 week

Days per week: 5 days

Hours per day: 4 hours of instruction with self-guided work

Dates: July 12-23, July 26-August 6

Three Week Summer Course

Virtual Military Band – Basic

The Military Band – Basic Musician course provides cadets an opportunity to participate in music training and military band activities, to prepare them to support corps / squadron music programs.

Activities include maintaining a primary instrument, music theory and demonstrating rhythm skills.

Cadets must have an instrument to participate in music training.

Cadets applying for this course should be between the ages of 12 and 14 and have successfully completed Phase One / Green Star / Proficiency Level One.

Element: Air/Army/Sea

Duration: 3 week

Days per week: 5 days

Hours per day: 3 hours + 30 min of private lesson per week

Dates: July 5-23, July 26-August 13

Virtual Pipes and Drums – Basic

The Pipes and Drums – Basic Musician course provides cadets an opportunity to participate in music training and pipe band activities, to prepare them to support corps / squadron music programs.

Activities include maintaining a primary instrument, music theory, demonstrating rhythm skills and individual lessons.

Cadets must have an instrument to participate in music training.

Cadets applying for this course should be between the ages of 12 and 14 and have successfully completed Phase One / Green Star / Proficiency Level One.

Element: Air/Army/Sea

Duration: 3 week

Days per week: 5 days

Hours per day: 3 hours + 30 min of private lesson per week

Dates: July 5-23, July 26-August 13

Six Week summer course

Virtual Basic Aviation

The Virtual Basic Aviation course is an opportunity for cadets to experiment with fundamentals of aviation through a series of activities.

It will prepare them to further pursue aviation training in the Air Cadet program.

Cadets applying for this course should be between the ages of 13 and 15 ideally in years 1 or 2 of the Air Cadet Program.

Element: Air

Duration: 6 weeks

Days per week: 5 days

Hours per day: 3 hours

Dates: July 5-August 13

Virtual Advanced Aviation

The Virtual Advanced Aviation course is for cadets to wish to develop as a specialist in aviation.

They will practice the skills required to be an instructor and team leader for aviation activities.

This program will prepare them to further pursue aviation training in the Air Cadet program, including applying for Glider or Power.

Cadets applying for this course should be between the ages of 14 and 16, ideally in years 2, 3 or 4 of the Air Cadet Program.

Element: Air

Duration: 6 weeks

Days per week: 5 days

Hours per day: 3 hours

Dates: July 5-August 13

Virtual Aerospace

The Virtual Aerospace course promotes an interest in aerospace careers by introducing aspects of astronomy, history and aerospace technology through engaging activities in cosmology, rocketry and research projects.

Cadets will complete a series of activities and projects as they explore aerospace.

Cadets applying for this course should be between the ages of 13 and 15, ideally in years 2 or 3 of the Air Cadet Program.

Element: Air

Duration: 6 weeks

Days per week: 5 days

Hours per day: 3 hours

Dates: July 5-August 13

Virtual Airport Operations

The Virtual Airport Operations course is designed to develop a specialist cadet with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be an instructor and team leader for airport-operational activities within the Air Cadet Program and to stimulate an interest in roles in airport operations in the aviation industry.

Cadets applying for this course should be between the ages of 13 and 16, ideally in years 2, 3 or 4 of the Air Cadet Program.

Element: Air

Duration: 6 weeks

Days per week: 5 days

Hours per day: 3 hours

Dates: July 5-August 13

Virtual Survival

The Virtual Survival course develops a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be an assistant instructor and syndicate leader for survival activities and serve as an opportunity to further prepare for survival training within the Air Cadet Program.

Cadets will have an opportunity to apply practical skills and participate in a backyard FTX.

Cadets applying for this course should be between the ages of 13 and 15, ideally in years 1, 2 or 3 of the Air Cadet Program.

Element: Air

Duration: 6 weeks

Days per week: 5 days

Hours per day: 3 hours + self-directed activities

Dates: July 5-August 13

Virtual Military Band – Intermediate

The Military Band – Intermediate Musician course provides cadets an opportunity to participate in music training and military band activities, to prepare them to support corps / squadron music programs.

Activities include maintaining a primary instrument, music theory, and individual lessons.

Cadets must have an instrument to participate in music training.

Cadets applying for this course should have obtained a Military Band Music Level Basic, be between the ages of 13 and 15 and have successfully completed Phase Two / Red Star / Proficiency Level Two.

Element: Air/Army/Sea

Duration: 6 weeks

Days per week: 5 days

Hours per day: 3 hours + 30 min of private lesson per week

Dates: July 5-August 13

Virtual Military Band – Advanced

The Military Band – Advanced Musician course provides cadets an opportunity to participate in advanced music training and military band activities, to prepare them to lead and instruct corps’/squadron music programs.

Activities include music theory, leadership, and instructional technique.

Cadets must have an instrument to participate in music training.

Cadets applying for this course should have obtained a Military Band Music Level Two, be between the ages of 14 and 16 and have successfully completed Phase Three / Silver Star / Proficiency Level Three.

Element: Air/Army/Sea

Duration: 6 weeks

Days per week: 5 days

Hours per day: 3 hours + 30 min of private lesson per week

Dates: July 5-August 13

Virtual Pipes and Drums – Intermediate

The Pipes and Drums – Intermediate Musician course provides cadets an opportunity to participate in music training and pipe band activities, to prepare them to support corps / squadron music programs.

Activities include maintaining a primary instrument, music theory, and individual lessons.

Cadets must have an instrument to participate in music training.

Cadets applying for this course should have obtained a Music Proficiency Level – Pipes and Drums Level Two, be between the ages of 14 and 15 and have successfully completed Phase Two / Red Star / Proficiency Level Two.

Element: Air/Army/Sea

Duration: 6 weeks

Days per week: 5 days

Hours per day: 3 hours + 30 min of private lesson per week

Dates: July 5-August 13

Virtual Pipes and Drums – Advanced

The Pipes and Drums – Advanced Musician course provides cadets an opportunity to participate in advanced music training and pipe band activities, to prepare them to lead and instruct corps’ music programs.

Activities include music theory, leadership, and instructional technique.

Cadets must have an instrument to participate in music training.

Cadets applying for this course should have obtained a Music Proficiency Level – Pipes and Drums Level Three, be between the ages of 14 and 16 and have successfully completed Phase Three / Silver Star / Proficiency Level Three.

Element: Air/Army/Sea

Duration: 6 weeks

Days per week: 5 days

Hours per day: 3 hours + 30 min of private lesson per week

Dates: July 5-August 13

Introduction to Fitness and Sports

The Virtual Introduction to Fitness and Sports course provides cadets an opportunity to perform the duties of a fitness and sports specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to perform the role of a fitness and sports team leader for fitness and sports activities conducted at the corps / squadron.

Activities include personal fitness and healthy living, and leading recreational sports.

Cadets applying for this course should be between the ages of 14 and 16 and have successfully completed Phase Three / Silver Star / Proficiency Level Three.

Element: Air/Army/Sea

Duration: 6 weeks

Days per week: 5 days

Hours per day: 3 hours + self-directed activities

Dates: July 5-August 13

Virtual Coaching

The Virtual Coaching course will provide cadets the opportunity to perform coaching skills within the Cadet Program.

Topic areas covered within the course will include the SMART approach to goal setting, the GROW model for coaching, and coaching skills required to coach within the cadet marksmanship and biathlon programs.

Cadets applying for this course should be between the ages of 15 and 16 and have successfully completed Phase Four / Gold Star / Proficiency Level Four.

Element: Air/Army/Sea

Duration: 6 weeks

Days per week: 5 days

Hours per day: 3 hours

Dates: July 5-August 13

Virtual Instructional Techniques

The Virtual Instructional Technique course will provide cadets an opportunity to perform the skills necessary for Classroom Instruction, Drill Instruction and Virtual Instruction.

Topic areas covered within the course will include, how to complete a lesson plan, how to create and utilize training aids, communication techniques for face to face instruction and virtual instruction.

Cadets applying for this course should be between the ages of 14 and 16 and have successfully completed Phase Three / Silver Star / Proficiency Level Three.

Element: Air/Army/Sea

Duration: 6 weeks

Days per week: 5 days

Hours per day: 3 hours

Dates: July 5-August 13

Effective Communication

The Effective Communication program will allow cadets to develop communication skills, focusing on attributes necessary for effective leadership and encouraging cadets to challenge themselves through competitive and motivational speaking.

Cadets applying for this program should be between the ages of 13 and 15, ideally in years 2 or 3 of the cadet program.

Element: Air/Army/Sea

Duration: 6 weeks

Days per week: 5 days

Hours per day: 3 hours

Dates: July 5-August 13

Senior Cadet Summer Staff for VCTC

Dates: June 28 – August 14

2LT Rossner, April 21, 2021